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Hello Crafty Friends!

 

Today is my day to share over at the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons blog.  Valentine's Day is fast approaching and I have my first Valentine's Day card to share with you.

  

 

Details:

PPPR "Heart Lock" cutting file

(I cut an additional inside heart piece to make it into a card.)

Jaded Blossom "Valentine Treats" stamp set

Pink/White twine

 

Have a great week and Thanks for stopping by!

 

Sweet Thanks

Hello Crafty Friends!

 

Are you ready for Christmas?  Or are you like me and you're still putting the finishing touches on handmade presents? 

 

Today is my day to share over at the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons blog and I have a simple but cute peppermint shape card to share with you.

 

Details:

PPPR Peppermint Cutting Files

Jaded Blossom "Sweet Celebration" sentiment

red/green twine

 

Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holidays!

 

PPPR Trick-or-Treat Blog Hop

Happy Saturday Crafty Friends! 

Welcome to the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Trick-or-Treat Blog Hop!

 

 If you came from Lisa's blog, then you're in the right place.   

Today the PPPR Design Team is sharing with you Halloween themed projects made using PPPR cutting files.

I made a couple of treat bags using the “Oval Window Treat Bag” and “Candy Corn Guy” cutting files.

 

Details:

PPPR "Oval Window Treat Bag" cutting file (I removed the window portion)

PPPR "Candy Corn Guy" cutting file (I used the print and cut feature)

Jaded Blossom "Too Cute to Spook" stamp set

various card stocks from my stash

twine

The blog candy for this hop is a $15 GC to the PPPR store.

For a chance to win, you must be a follower of each blog and leave a comment on each blog. For extra chances, you can also "LIKE" Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons on Facebook and/or sign up for the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Newsletter.  A random winner will be chosen for the prize on Tuesday, October 14.

 

This hop also kicks off the new monthly PPPR Trick-or-Treat Challenge.  The projects can be anything that has to do with Trick-or-Treating or Halloween. The rules are below.  Then, link back to here and share your project. 

1.  The theme of this challenge is Halloween...so create anything that reminds us of Trick-or-Treating or Halloween. Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons products must be the FOCUS of the project.

2.  Please link to your actual blog post...not to your blog.  If you don't have a blog, you can add a photo of your project to the Yummy Challenge photo folder in the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Project Parade Facebook Group.

3  You can enter as many different projects as you want for more chances to win.

4.  The challenge will run for 3 weeks.  You must link up your project by 11:55 pm CST on Saturday, November 1, 2014.

5.  One random winner of a $20 Gift Certificate to PPPR will be chosen.  Our Design Team will also choose our PPPR Top 3.  Winners will be announced on Wednesday, November 5, 2014.

Your next stop is Katy's blog.

Thanks for stopping by!

It's Your Birthday!

Hello Crafty Friends!

 

Today is my day to share over at the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons blog and I have this "punny" Birthday card that I am sharing.

 

My oldest daughter's Birthday is tomorrow and I made this card to send to her.

 

 

Details:

PPPR "Layered Labels 3"

(I cut 2 of the base cuts and then scored the top one to make a card.)

"Orange You Awesome" stamp set by Pretty Cute Stamps

papers are by DCWV

twine

 

Have a great week and Thanks for stopping by!

 

PPPR Yummy Blog Hop

Happy Saturday Crafty Friends!

 

Welcome to the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Yummy Blog Hop!

 

 

If you came from Jeanne's blog, then you're in the right place.  If not, be sure to start at Lisa's blog so that you don't miss any "yummy" projects.

 

Today the PPPR Design Team is sharing with you Yummy projects made using PPPR cutting files.

 

Lisa makes the cutest files and today we are showcasing the "yummy" ones :)

 

I made a shape card using the "Sprinkled Cake Cone" from the new "Ice Cream Treats" cutting files.

 

 

Details:

PPPR "Ice Cream Treats" cutting file (I left off the sprinkles and added a cherry)

Pretty Cute Stamps "Wish Big" stamp set

various card stocks from my stash

button tied with twine

 

The blog candy for this hop is a $15 GC to the PPPR store.

For a chance to win, you must be a follower of each blog and leave a comment on each blog. For extra chances, you can also "LIKE" Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons on Facebook and/or sign up for the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Newsletter.  A random winner will be chosen for the prize on Tuesday, August 12.

 

This hop also kicks off the new monthly PPPR Yummy Challenge.  The projects can be anything that remind us of something YUMMY. The rules are below.  Then, link back to here and share your project. 

1.  The theme of this challenge is Yummy...so create anything that reminds us of something YUMMY. Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons products must be the FOCUS of the project.

2.  Please link to your actual blog post...not to your blog.  If you don't have a blog, you can add a photo of your project to the Yummy Challenge photo folder in the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Project Parade Facebook Group.

3.  You can enter as many different projects as you want for more chances to win.

4.  The challenge will run for 3 weeks.  You must link up your project by 11:55 pm CST on Saturday, August 30 , 2014.

5.  One random winner of a $20 Gift Certificate to PPPR will be chosen.  Our Design Team will also choose our PPPR Top 3.  Winners will be announced on Wednesday, September 3, 2014.

Your next stop is Leah's blog.

 

Thanks for stopping by!

 

 

Here is the line-up in case you get lost:

Lisa ~ http://prettypaperprettyribbons.blogspot.com/

Gloria ~ http://gloriasgoofycraftspot.blogspot.com/

Jeanne ~ http://www.jeannespapercrafts.com/

Kathy ~ http://kathyand3kids.blogspot.com/

Leah ~ http://leahschaeffer.blogspot.com/

Melisa ~ http://www.melisascraftycreations.blogspot.com/

Nanne' ~ http://nannes-creations.blogspot.com/

Nicole ~ http://teachdanz.blogspot.com/

Shannon ~ http://designsofapaddymack.typepad.com/

Brianna ~ http://www.Bloeffelbein.blogspot.com/

 

Pretty Birthday Purse Gift Card Holder

Happy Tuesday Crafty Friends!

 

Did you have a great 4th of July Holiday?  We spent a week at the Grandparents in the desert and had a great time.  It's always nice to spend time with Family.  I especially enjoy my kids spending time with, and learning from, their Grandparents. 

 

Today is my day to share over at the Pretty Paper Pretty Ribbons blog.  I made a pretty Birthday gift card holder using the "Purse Gift Card Holder" cutting file.

 

 

 

Details:

PPPR "Purse Gift Card" Cutting File

papers are Echo Park "Country Drive"

sentiment is from Pretty Cute Stamps "Wish Big" stamp set

button

twine

 

Have a great week and Thanks for stopping by!

Birthday Popsicles

Hello Crafty Friends!

 

Today is my day to share over at Pretty Paper Pretty Ribbons, and I made a couple of simple but cute birthday cards.

Details:

I used "Popsicle 1" and "Popsicle 2" from the "Popsicle Fever Cutting Files"

I welded a duplicate of the base layer to make popsicle into a card.

The top layer is "popped up" using foam dimensionals.

 

I stamped a sentiment on the stick and then tied a bit of twine around it.

The sentiments are from Pretty Cute Stamps' newly released "Wish Big" stamp set.

 

Enjoy your day and Thanks for stopping by!



Have a Super Day!

Happy Hump Day Crafty Friends!

 

I have an exciting announcement to share.

 

I have been invited to be a part of Pretty Paper Pretty Ribbons Design Team!

 

Today I am sharing a Super card over on the PPPR blog.

 

Supplies:

Card base is the PPPR Center Panel Step Card cutting file

The title is part of the PPPR Super Titles cutting file

The Superman emblem is from the PPPR SuperHero Badges cutting file

Patterned paper is from the Recollections Comic Heros paper stack

yellow and white twine

 

Have a great day and Thanks for stopping by!

"Made in Minutes" with My Creative Time

Happy Monday and Happy Cinco de Mayo Crafty Friends!

Did you have a good weekend?  We had a great weekend with an overnight trip out of town to visit my college kid.  I'll share more at the end of my post.

 

Today I am excited to share that I am a Guest Designer over at My Creative Time for their "Made in Minutes" segment.  The idea is to create a card/project in 20 minutes or less.  This is made easier to do with Emma's fabulous stamps and dies.  I love my cutting machines, but I also love my dies!  I don't have a lot of space so I find that sometimes it is easier to get out my dies when I am creating.

 

I made a gift card holder to share with you.

 

 

Details:

My Creative Time dies and stamps -

"Embossed Gift Card Holder" die

"Puffy Hearts Just for You" stamp set

"So Grateful for You" stamp set

"Stitched Sweetheart & XOXO" dies

Papers are by Stampin Up - "Baked Brown Sugar" and "Coastal Caribbean"

Peachy Keen PK-1385 "Cartoon Bombshell" Face Assortment

The Twinery "Caribbean" twine

sequins

 

I love this gift card die!  It has been my go-to when I need to make gift card holders.

 

 

Now I'd love to share with you about my weekend.

(Sorry about the blurry/fuzzy pics.  It was sunny and bright out and I took these with my phone.)

This picture just about sums it up!  We had a great day at the track watching my oldest daughter compete for her University in their conference finals.  She made the podium in all 3 of her events, and came in first in 2 of them!  Her relay team is Nationally ranked and is heading to Nationals in 2 weeks.  And she set some new personal records too.  I am a super proud mom and it still makes me smile when I think about it.  She is only a Freshman so there are more great moments like this to come. 

 

Congrats to her and her University of La Verne team mates!!!

 

 

Have a great week and Thanks for stopping by!

 



It's Monday, Smile

Happy Monday Crafty Friends!

 

It's the start of another week.  I hope everyone had a great weekend and if you celebrate Easter, I hope you had a great day.  We had a casual and relaxing Easter at home.  My college kid couldn't come home for the weekend and I was missing not having all my kiddies home for the holiday.  So we just kept it simple and stress free.

 

Today is my day to share over at Lovebug Creations and I am sharing this cute card featuring "Peach Blossom" Rumple Ribbon from the newly released "Southern Sass" collection.

 

 

Details:

"Peach Blossom" Rumple Ribbon

I used my favorite way of gluing down the ribbon while maintaining the rumples.

Carte Bella "Alphabet Junction" papers

Paper Smooches "Knick Knacks" stamp set

Paper Smooches "Scripty Sayings" sentiment

Trendy Twine

 

 

I hope my card made you smile :)

 

Thanks for stopping by!